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Wyndham Council Raises Dwelling Limits, Tightens Design Rules August 1
Amendments passed on 2 July raise dwelling limits and tighten design rules in targeted Wyndham Vale zones starting 1 August.
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Wyndham City Council adopted planning scheme amendment C245 on 2 July, lifting allowable residential density from 18 to 25 dwellings per hectare in selected zones while adding new requirements for building setbacks and facade materials.
The vote follows months of submissions from developers and residents who noted that Wyndham Vale added 1,240 new dwellings last financial year yet still faces shortfalls in medium-density stock near transport hubs. Council officers cited the need to accommodate projected population growth without sprawling further into farmland on the suburb's western edge.
The new controls apply first to the area bounded by Black Forest Road and the Wyndham Vale Station precinct, plus the Riverbend Estate along Waterview Drive. Both locations already host active projects by local builders aiming for townhouse clusters that previously would have exceeded height and site-coverage caps.
Density Uplift and Price Signals
Under the revised clause 32.08, lots in these zones can now support an average of one dwelling per 320 square metres instead of the prior 450-square-metre minimum. Recent sales data from the June quarter show median house prices in Wyndham Vale at $685,000, with townhouses in the Riverbend Estate transacting between $495,000 and $545,000. Developers told council hearings that the density increase could add roughly 180 extra units across the two precincts over the next three years.
Design Standards and Next Steps
Alongside the density change, the amendment mandates minimum 1.5-metre side setbacks on upper levels and requires at least 30 percent of frontages to feature brick or rendered masonry. Council will hold a public information session at the Wyndham Vale Community Centre on 15 July for owners considering subdivisions or knock-down rebuilds. Property owners can download the full amendment documents from the Wyndham City Council website or book a pre-lodgement meeting with planning officers before 1 August when the rules take effect.
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